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Scientists in the Classroom: The Cold War Reconstruction of American Science Education
J. Rudolph
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paperback. Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJK; JNB; JNF; JNKC; RBG; RNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 20. Weight in Grams: 354.
During the 1950s, leading American scientists embarked on an unprecedented project to remake high school science education. Dissatisfaction with the 'soft' school curriculum of the time advocated by the professional education establishment, and concern over the growing technological sophistication of the Soviet Union, led government officials to encourage a handful of elite research scientists, fresh from their World War II successes, to revitalize the nations' science curricula. In Scientists in the Classroom , John L. Rudolph argues that the Cold War environment, long neglected in the history of education literature, is crucial to understanding both the reasons for the public ... Read more
During the 1950s, leading American scientists embarked on an unprecedented project to remake high school science education. Dissatisfaction with the 'soft' school curriculum of the time advocated by the professional education establishment, and concern over the growing technological sophistication of the Soviet Union, led government officials to encourage a handful of elite research scientists, fresh from their World War II successes, to revitalize the nations' science curricula. In Scientists in the Classroom , John L. Rudolph argues that the Cold War environment, long neglected in the history of education literature, is crucial to understanding both the reasons for the public ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United States
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
Number of Pages
262
Place of Publication
Gordonsville, United States
ISBN
9780312295714
SKU
V9780312295714
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About J. Rudolph
JOHN L. RUDOLPH is Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin- Madison.
Reviews for Scientists in the Classroom: The Cold War Reconstruction of American Science Education
'In this masterly study...he provides a much richer context for understanding the role of science in 20th century American culture. Highly recommended.' - Library Journal 'John L. Rudolph's compact, well-researched volume brings to light the intriguing history...' - Jessica Wang, American Historical Review 'For those interested in the relations between technology and culture, there ... Read more